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Bill Gates, Pearson, and edX: The week's most read education news
Get caught up on the U. of Illinois' ethics concerns and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2014 -
Andrew Morrison is Teachscape's new CEO
Morrison brings an impressive resume that should serve the company as it looks to innovate and grow amid increasing competition.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineCybersecurity in K-12 Education
From the growing and persistent threat of ransomware attacks to concerns about vendors’ practices, schools have become increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks amid digital transitions.
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Learning.com launches a Digital Citizenship app
The Digital Citizenship app helps students safely and ethically navigate technology.
By Allie Gross • March 19, 2014 -
MasteryConnect unveils mastery-based report cards
The ed tech startup's new report card service addresses assessment changes due to the Common Core.
By Allie Gross • March 19, 2014 -
AltSchool nets $33M to revamp K-8 education
The 38-person startup wants to strip classrooms of unrelated costs and find how tech can improve classrooms.
By Allie Gross • March 19, 2014 -
Knewton joins forces with Turkish publisher Sebit
The deal is the second in two days set to expand the adaptive learning company's global reach.
By Roger Riddell • March 13, 2014 -
A look at two 1:1 programs not using iPads
While Apple's devices are popular, they're not the only player in the tablet market.
By Daniel Shumski • March 4, 2014 -
Maine approves first virtual charter school
The state turned down another application with a troubling track record.
By Daniel Shumski • March 4, 2014 -
Amplify releases digital curriculum for middle school
Schools and companies are betting big on electronic content.
By Daniel Shumski • March 3, 2014 -
Pearson warns of profit fall in 'short but difficult' digital transition
But an ongoing restructuring should bring the company into the black as soon as 2015.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 28, 2014 -
Money for online students misspent, Utah audit finds
Some schools get paid full-time money even for students studying part-time online.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 28, 2014 -
Los Angeles iPad program 'illegal,' former schools chief says
Relying on bonds to pay for the program is wrong, an ex-superintendent writes.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 28, 2014 -
Apple improves education management tools in iOS
Among the new tweaks: The option for locked, preloaded security profiles.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Should 1:1 programs look to Ubuntu over pricey alternatives?
There are a handful of reasons the Linux-based system may be preferable to Windows or OS X in the classroom.
By Gabriel Salkin • Feb. 26, 2014 -
NCSU expert offers advice to schools buying tech on a tight budget
The recommendations include looking at open-source solutions to save money.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 26, 2014 -
Chicago suburb looks to expand iPad 1:1 program
Wilmette school district would charge parents a fee.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 26, 2014 -
Facebook, edX team up to release education app abroad
A pilot program in Rwanda will provide educational material on smartphones.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 24, 2014 -
Google venture group sinks $40 million into Renaissance Learning
The money values Renaissance at $1 billion.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 21, 2014 -
Pilot program tests Common Core app on iPad
Pearson Education is testing its software with about 40,000 students.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 18, 2014 -
Penn. high school picks Linux over Chromebooks or iPads
The district says it will save big by going with open-source software.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 14, 2014 -
Outgoing N.J. ed chief sees no conflict in new job with Amplify
Christopher Cerf says regulations prevent him from benefiting from his Trenton connections in his new job.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 12, 2014 -
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Ed tech trends and CU harassment: The week's most read education news
Are some schools misleading students on financial aid requirements?
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 7, 2014 -
L.A. school officials can't view iPad curriculum
A rule on contract bidders also means school officials can't contact the company providing the materials.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 7, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What trends are shaping ed tech in 2014?
What should you expect this year from MOOCs, LMSes, and more?
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 6, 2014
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